PSLV-C56 is launched by ISRO with 6 co-passenger satellites

PSLV-C56 ISRO to launch PSLV-C56 with six co-passenger satellites on 30th July at 6:30 AM from the first launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.

PSLV-C56 in news

At 6:30, the ISRO announced that PSLV-C56 will carry Singapore’s DS-SAR satellite with 6 co-passenger satellites on 30th July at 6:30 AM from the launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. With the weight of  3600 kg developed by DSTA, DS-SAR would be launched into a Near Equatorial Orbit (NEO) at a 5-degree inclination and 535 km altitude. Once the DA-SAR satellite is deployed and operational, it will support the satellite imagery requirements of various agencies within the Government of Singapore, which will use the satellite for multi-responsive imagery and geospatial services for their commercial customers.

About 6 Co-Passengers

  1. VELOX-AM, a technology demonstration microsatellite.
  2. Atmospheric Coupling and Dynamics Explorer (ARCADE), an experimental satellite.
  3. SCOOB-II, a 3U nanosatellite flying a technology demonstrator payload.
  4. NuLIoN by NuSpace, an advanced 3U nanosatellite enabling seamless IoT connectivity in both urban & remote locations.
  5. Galassia-2, a 3U nanosatellite that will be orbiting at low earth orbit.
  6. ORB-12 STRIDER, a satellite developed under an International collaboration.

DS-LAR-in details

On which date do ISRO is launching  PSLV-C56 with six co-passenger satellites?

On 30th July at 6:30 AM, ISRO is launching  PSLV-C56 with six co-passenger satellites

Where will the DS-SAR be launched?

DS-SAR will be launched into a Near Equatorial Orbit (NEO) at a 5-degree inclination and 535 km altitude.